The government has faced criticism for being slow to catch the shooters who slaughtered 26 civilians and started clashes between India and Pakistan.
Author: MUJIB MASHAL and HARI KUMAR
Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen
The Tibetan spiritual leader said that his lineage would continue, and that China would have no say about his successor.
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.
India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire
Civilian airports were reopened and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt the most alarming fighting in decades was holding.
India Orders Civil Defense Drills as Potential Clash With Pakistan Looms
With preparations not seen in decades, the home ministry ordered officials to test air raid sirens and teach civilians to navigate blackouts and carry out evacuations.
India’s Muslims Fear a Growing Backlash After Kashmir Attack
State officials have detained thousands of Muslims and demolished homes, and activists say that right-wing Hindus are intensifying a demonization campaign.
Pakistan’s Detention of Indian Border Guard Adds to Tensions
While the case is fairly routine, it comes as India indicates it is preparing to strike Pakistan in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attack.
India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts
The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.
India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.